Scheduling security personnel for multiple security gates

Abdulaziz S. Alzahrani*, Hesham K. Alfares

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a manpower tour-scheduling approach that involves determining the manning requirements and optimum employee work schedules for several security gates. The two-stage approach is used to minimize the total labor cost of security personnel. In stage 1, manning requirements are determined based on the results of a manpower workload study at the company. In stage 2, an integer programming model is formulated to satisfy each gate's staffing requirements during weekdays and weekends. The objective is to minimize the total labor cost of both Non-supervising and Supervising employees. The model proposed an alternative work schedule combination that resulted in annual savings of 24% in comparison to the schedule currently in use by the company.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2018
PublisherIEOM Society
Pages711
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9781532359446
StatePublished - 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Volume2018-March
ISSN (Electronic)2169-8767

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© IEOM Society International.

Keywords

  • Integer Programming
  • Security Guards
  • Tour Scheduling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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